| Program: | Respite and Renew: Caregiver Support | ||
| Organizations: |
VHA Home HealthCare |
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| Phone Numbers: | 416-489-2500 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-888-314-6622 | ||
| Fax: | 416-489-7533/1-888-576-3237 | ||
| Email: | info@vha.ca | ||
| Website: | www.vha.ca | ||
| Address: |
30 Soudan Ave, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M4S 1V6 |
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| Intersection: | Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Mount Pleasant West) | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Customer Service: Mon-Sun 6:30am-9:30pm | ||
| Executives: |
Kathryn Nichol - President and CEO VHA Home HealthCare 416-482-4609 * knichol@vha.ca |
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| Contacts: |
Senior Manager, Responsive Community Care VHA Home HealthCare 416-482-4603 |
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| Service Description: |
Short-term in-home respite for caregivers in need of support and relief from caring for a senior (55+) living with dementia. A trained PSW recreationist will provide in-home recreation activities to boost their physical and mental well-being while the caregiver receives a much need break to attend to their own self-care needs. This program is based on the Butterfly™ Model, which focuses on the belief that a feelings-based approach will allow dementia client to thrive. |
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| Fees: | Available on request | ||
| Application: | contact our Intake Social Worker: 416-489-2500 and select option 2 | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Any family member in a “High Level” caregiving role, in a Low-income household, and no other in-home respite supports | ||
| Languages: | English ; Many other languages | ||
| Area(s) Served: | City of Toronto and Region of Peel | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 6-11-2024 |
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